The largest drone accelerator programme in the world, drone light shows and inspections for revenue generation and revisiting an interview with Fixar!
Hello drone enthusiasts,
Welcome to the latest edition of the DroneTalks industry newsletter, your comprehensive source for insights and news in the evolving landscape of drone technology. As we head into August, let’s take a look at a few highlights from the last weeks of July!
We’ll begin this issue with an exploration of FlyBy Guys, a company that integrates industrial services with drone light shows. Their CEO, Stephen Sutton, offers insight into their sustainable growth model and the profound role of their drone shows in enhancing public acceptance of drone technology.
Next, we’ll learn a bit more about the significant contributions of GENIUS NY, an initiative instrumental in highlighting New York State's place in the drone industry. In our interview with Kara Jones, the Director of GENIUS NY, we learn how they build the largest drone accelerator programme globallys.
Additionally, we revisit our interview with Yulia Druzhnikova, the co-founder of FIXAR Global. Her story underscores how her background and leadership have been critical in guiding FIXAR's trajectory in the drone, robotics and aviation industry.
Lastly, we highlight the upcoming Commercial UAV Expo, an annual event held in Las Vegas that gathers the international drone community.
From industrial services to drone light shows with FlyBy Guys
When asked about how Flyby Guys managed to grow sustainably without external investors, CEO Stephen Sutton, explained, “That's something which I think is very important for the industry, knowing that you can survive, that you can pay salaries, that you can pay for your office and not really have to worry.”
In our latest interview, we learned more about Flyby Guys, primarily known for their large drone light shows but who have a more industrial-focused business model for aerial data capture behind their more complex operations for entertainment.
While drone light shows require a lot of work to put together, Stephen said they’re a passion project and a source of satisfaction for the team. He added that the shows also have the additional benefit of increasing the public acceptance of drone technology.
Flyby Guys began hosting drone light shows in December 2020, and has since performed over 200 flights, with the number of drones deployed in each show reaching up to 1,500.
How GENIUS NY is helping New York State become one of the biggest players in the drone industry
“We now have invested more than $18 million into 32 companies that span across eight countries. And, we are truly one of the largest accelerator programmes in the world.”
Join us as we speak with Kara Jones, the Director of GENIUS NY, as she explains what the GENIUS NY programme entails and which organisations are eligible to apply. Previous winners include Wonder Robotics, Fotokite, AVSS - Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. | Drone Parachute Recovery & Guided Delivery Systems, ResilienX and more!
GENIUS NY was founded in 2017 after New York State recognised the need to support the emerging drone sector. To date, they're one of the largest accelerator programmes in the world.
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Learn about the female leader driving Fixar's success: Interview with Yulia Druzhnikova
How do government agencies like EASA - European Union Aviation Yulia Druzhnikova, the Co-founder of FIXAR Global, shared with us how her background in marketing and investment business has been instrumental in shaping the direction of Fixar.
After her involvement in venture capital and the private equity industry, she came across the Fixar team. Her close collaboration with the company's founder, Vasily Fainveits, on go-to-market strategies, investment relations, and more, led her to the realisation that she could become a valuable part of the team, leading the company towards global markets.
Years later, Yulia's contributions have yielded significant results, establishing Fixar as a major player in the drone-, robotics-, and aviation-driven industry. Despite being in a field often dominated by men, Yulia stands out, not merely because of her gender but because of her dedication to results and progress.
She embraces the notion of "leadership without title," focusing on generating new ideas and strategies, encouraging discussion, and achieving concrete results.
Yulia Druzhnikova continues to challenge the status quo, proving that a woman can indeed find her place and make significant contributions to the engineering world.
Commercial UAV Expo is the world’s leading trade show and conference focusing on the integration and operation of commercial UAS with more exhibitors than any other commercial drone event.
Industries covered include Construction; Drone Delivery; Energy & Utilities; Forestry & Agriculture; Infrastructure & Transportation; Mining & Aggregates; Public Safety & Emergency Services; Security; and Surveying & Mapping.
Launched in 2015, Commercial UAV Expo gathers the international drone ecosystem under one roof. With top-notch education, unparalleled networking, and more exhibits than any other commercial drone event, Commercial UAV Expo is the must-attend event if keeping up with the newest technology and developments is a priority.
The event draws qualified vertical industry end-users, leaders guiding the safe integration of UAS into the airspace, solutions pioneers and more. Exhibits showcase best-in-class UAS from the world’s top solutions providers, ensuring an efficient way to qualify and compare solutions.
It is presented by Commercial UAV News and organized by Diversified Communications HQ, organizer of Digital Construction Week and Geo Week which is comprised of International LiDAR Mapping Forum, SPAR 3D Expo & Conference and AEC Next Expo & Conference.
Use code SAVE100 for a $100 discount and/or FREE expo admission to join 4,000 attendees from 75 nations.
Thank you for reading our biweekly newsletter, and see you next time!
Best regards,
The DroneTalks team
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